Coding for Change: How Brianne Caplan’s Nonprofit is Creating Opportunity in Tech

In this powerful episode, Brianne Caplan, founder of Code Your Dreams, joins Dr. Payal Beri to share how her nonprofit is using computer science education to level the playing field in tech. Together they discuss how equitable access to tech education is transforming communities, from kindergartners building apps to grandmothers launching websites from prison. In this episode:00:00 The Importance of Early Exposure to STEM01:19 Introducing Brianne and Code Your Dreams03:30 Brianne's Personal Journey into STEM05:41 Challenges and Gender Norms in STEM Education11:21 The Birth of Code Your Dreams13:59 Nonprofit Challenges and Strategies22:02 Impact of Code Your Dreams in Various Communities36:20 The Power of Community and Education45:29 Conclusion and Future Vision  Brianne opens up about overcoming early gendered expectations, her journey into tech as a self-taught coder, and why she believes technology education is a human right. She shares how her organization reaches underserved communities through schools, community centers, and even correctional facilities, empowering students to solve real-world problems with technology.  They also discuss the nuances of starting and running a non-profit, and how anyone can get involved and make change in their community. This episode is a must-listen for anyone passionate about education equity, nonprofit innovation, and building a more inclusive future through tech! More from Brianne:https://www.linkedin.com/in/briannecaplanhttps://www.instagram.com/codewithbri/?hl=enhttps://www.codeyourdreams.org/about-us   Follow Dr. Payal Beri on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dr.payalberi Subscribe to Reframing Perspectives on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@payalberi?sub_confirmation=1Check out RK Empathy: https://www.rkempathy.com/ Connect with Dr. Payal Beri on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/payalberi/ Interested in having Dr. Payal Beri speak at your event? https://www.payalberi.com/  This Podcast is Produced by MicMoguls.com.Connect with Dr. Payal Beri & Reframing Perspectives:Instagram – Dr. Payal: https://www.instagram.com/dr.payalberiSubscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@payalberi?sub_confirmation=1LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/payalberiSpeaking & Media: https://www.drpayalberi.com